Hitting children is not useful to them. If you really slow down and think about it, the logic is quite ridiculous - that somehow a child who is crying because he's frustrated and tired, or feels very angry and yells insults, will be made cheerful and obedient by having somebody hurt him. The reason hurting … Read more

Is there life on other planets? Well, the short answer is: "Yes. Probably". There are a few things we need to consider when considering this question, though:

• The number of other space systems in the universe
• The ‘Goldilocks’ Zone
• The Drake Equation
• Current evidence
• The length of time needed for intelligent evolution
• Will contact with aliens be friendly?

Indeed, we … Read more

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